DJ 1up is no stranger to music, during high school he was a member of the marching band, jazz band and wind ensemble. Music has been part of his life ever since he could reach the keys of his parents piano. He was introduced to hardcore by DJ Hyperdryve and Simon Apex. Over the past 6 years he as gone from closet DJ to rave DJ. For the past two years, two of his closest friends ( Dr Smile and DJ Entrigue ) have been mentoring him. 'With out there support I would still be a closet DJ' says 1up.